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PAN3563 - Supply of 2.5t Counterbalance Forklift Truck with Block Grab

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently seeking bids for the purchase of a 2.5t Counterbalance Forklift Truck equipped with a block grab, as per tender ID PAN3563. The procurement process is conducted under the open competition method, specifically aimed at acquiring goods. The forklift is intended to support the Highways team by facilitating loading and unloading of materials required for highway infrastructure repairs around Leicester and surrounding areas. The budget for this procurement is set at £36,000 gross, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 24th August 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 26th October 2026 and has a potential extension for six months. The industry category for this tender falls under 'Forklift trucks' according to the CPV classification.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying forklift trucks, particularly those with expertise in heavy-duty equipment required for municipal infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is both equitable and suitable for them. The opportunity to secure a contract with a public authority like Leicester City Council can significantly boost a company’s profile and business prospects, providing a stable source of revenue and the potential for future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3563 - Supply of 2.5t Counterbalance Forklift Truck with Block Grab

Notice Description

This project is to replace 1 existing hire vehicle currently used by Highways team with a new vehicle more specific to the needs of the service. This will also remove the reliance on the rental of a forklift truck for Housing Stores. The Highways team require the use of a 2.5t Counterbalance forklift truck equipped with a block grab attachment to unload / load deliveries of materials required for repairs to the Highway infrastructure in the city and surrounding areas. Highways receive large volumes of materials from suppliers, materials within these deliveries can weigh up to 2 ton, hence the need for a forklift truck with capabilities to unload these materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d798
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072183-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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